Back Together!
After a two-year hiatus the California State Fair & Food Festival is back July 15-31 at the Cal Expo. It will include exhibits, programs, competitions, thoroughbred horse racing, carnival rides, freestyle motocross shows, concerts and lots of food! We’re excited to be BACK TOGETHER with everyone!
SPECIAL FAIR DAYS
$2 Taste of the Fair – Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11 am – 4 pm – Sample a variety of fair foods with $2 menu specials from your favorite food vendors.
Senior Savings Friday – Discount admission of $10 for seniors 62 & better.
Tuesday Kids Free Day & $2 Rides for All – July 19 & 26 FREE admission for kids 12 and under. Rides cost $2 each for all fair goers.
Military, Veteran & First Responder Appreciation Day – Thursday, July 21 – FREE admission all day for active duty, reserve and veterans from all branches of the military, active first responders.
SMUD Giving Mondays at the Fair – Monday, July 18 & Monday, July 25 – BRING 3 non-perishable, non-expired food items to the Fair Gates before 3 p.m. and receive FREE admission. The collected food items will benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank.
FOOD FESTIVAL
Over thirty food vendors will have a special Food Festival item for you to eat by yourself or share! There’s something delicious for every palate.
From savory – like sweet BBQ pulled pork, to sweet – like the bacon and pecan cinnamon roll, and fried of course! – deep fried apple pie anyone?
Come visit all of our award-winning Food Festival Pass participants, see their well-deserved ribbons displayed at their booths and taste their delicious entries!
Main Gate Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm
Carnival Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : Opens at 2pm
- Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday: Opens at 11am
Kids Park Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : Opens at 1 pm
- Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday: Opens at 11 am
The California State Fair & Food Festival is located at the Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento. For more information and details on all events, activities and competitions visit http://calexpostatefair.com/event/ca-state-fair/ and for the programs and exhibits visit https://calexpostatefair.com/fair/.
